Cost of living in Los Angeles, California, United States vs Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (£13) | £9 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (£6) | £5.55 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.40 (£3.94) | £3.43 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (£0.71) | £0.92 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.92 (£2.86) | £2.94 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.50 (£2.55) | £2.04 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (£4.41) | £4.73 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (£2.45) | £1.69 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (£1.24) | £0.62 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.23 (£3.09) | £1.97 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£10) | £8 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.34 (£1.71) | £1.94 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.88 (£2.10) | £1.07 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,965 (£2,163) | £1,537 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,413 (£1,760) | £1,287 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $193 (£141) | £165 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,368 (£1,727) | £1,797 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,619 (£1,181) | £927 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $114 (£83) | £115 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (£32) | £22 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $283 (£207) | £333 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (£89) | £82 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (£9) | £7 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (£15) | £11 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Los Angeles, California (United States) is about the same as in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (£33) | £65 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (£35) | £25 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (£65) | £81 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (£83) | £80 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,683 (£17,276) | £20,775 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (£0.63) | £1.21 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (£68) | £59 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (£11) | £18 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (£5.57) | £4.44 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (£15) | £6 | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $116 (£85) | £89 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (£5.29) | £3.30 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.88 (£2.83) | £1.48 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (£4.38) | £3.50 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.99 (£3.64) | £1.81 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.43 (£1.77) | £1.30 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (£19) | £12 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (£36) | £34 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (£22) | £18 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $150 (£109) | £104 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (£57) | £53 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (£11) | £8 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.58 (£3.34) | £3.07 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (£4.83) | £4.96 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $376 (£274) | £393 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.57 (£0.42) | £0.09 | + 352% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (£39) | £37 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (£7) | £11 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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